Afternoon brief: PM Modi launches coins to mark 75 years of India's independence, and all the latest news
Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.
Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.

PM Modi inaugurates ‘Iconic Week Celebrations’, launches new series of coins
The people-centric governance and continuous effort towards good governance have been the hallmark of the BJP-led government at the Centre in the last eight years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said as he inaugurated the 'Iconic Week Celebrations' of the ministry of finance and ministry of corporate affairs at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on Monday. Read more
Salman Khan’s security upgraded by Maharashtra govt after he and father Sailm Khan receive threat letter
Actor Salman Khan’s security was upgraded by the Maharashtra Home Department on Monday after he and his father--screenwriter Salim Khan--received an anonymous threat letter a day earlier. On Sunday, Mumbai Police had filed an FIR against unknown persons after the letter first came to light. Read more
'I haven't followed Waqar Younis. My idols include...': Umran reacts to comparisons with PAK legend ahead of SA T20Is
Sunrisers Hyderabad speed demon Umran Malik emerged as a future star and even earned maiden India call-up after a stellar Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The 22-year-old fast bowler from Jammu rattled even the best of batting attacks with his blistering pace and made headlines by clocking speeds of over 150 kilometres (93 miles) per hour. Read more
MP govt plans to introduce Bhagavad Gita in colleges
The Madhya Pradesh government is planning to introduce Bhagavad Gita as an elective subject for second-year students across 1,360 colleges from the next academic year, officials aware of the matter said. Read more
Nissan Magnite SUV prices hiked by up to ₹41,000, two variants pulled out
Nissan India has hiked the prices of its flagship Magnite sub-compact SUV with effect from this month. The SUV, considered as one of the most affordable in the sub-compact SUV segment, has seen a hike of up to ₹41,000 depending on variants. Read more

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